With the growing technological advancements in the healthcare sector, effective
management of medical equipment has become crucial to ensure the quality,
efficiency, and safety of hospital services. This study addresses the relevance of
applying quality management tools in Clinical Engineering, a subfield of Biomedical
Engineering essential for the management and maintenance of medical equipment in
healthcare settings. The increasing complexity of healthcare service providers and
technological advancements demand effective approaches to ensure the quality,
efficiency, and safety of hospital services. The central objective of this work is to
understand how the use of these quality tools impacts the effectiveness of processes
in Clinical Engineering. To achieve this, the adopted methodology involved a literature
review, encompassing articles, books, and hospital accreditation manuals, as well as
publications on quality management tools. Through this descriptive and qualitative
approach, a comprehensive understanding of the impact of these tools on Clinical
Engineering was sought. The results of this study confirm the effectiveness of quality
management tools in optimizing processes, eliminating rework, improving financial
management, and ensuring the safety of hospital service outcomes.
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